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Michael Braccia
Oct 24, 20151 min read
Braccia Banter 261015 - things that children write
A few things I noticed in the classroom. The things that children write... "If its less than 90 degrees its a cute angel" "Lowry's...
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Michael Braccia
Oct 20, 20151 min read
Last Wallander book
An Event in Autumn After reading the entire series of 10 Wallander novels, it was a joy to discover this previously unpublished story...
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Michael Braccia
Oct 16, 20151 min read
Braccia Banter 191015
I remember my teaching experience many years ago at a local primary school. The children were talking about how the human body works. ...
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Michael Braccia
Oct 11, 20151 min read
Braccia Banter 121015
I've used this flow chart in the past. I've come to realise that the references to being a bit of an idiot are mainly about myself....
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Michael Braccia
Oct 9, 20151 min read
Harry Potter quiz (part 2)
Q5. The wizards call somebody 'You Know Who'. They seem frightened to say his name. Who is he? Q6. Who is the only person (with the...
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Michael Braccia
Oct 8, 20151 min read
Mini Harry Potter Quiz
1. What is the number of the house in Privet Drive where the Dursley's live? 2. What is the name of the company where Mr Dursley...
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Michael Braccia
Oct 6, 20151 min read
Henning Mankell
Very sad to hear the news about Henning Mankell, who passed away in his sleep on Monday morning, 5th October. His books sold more than...
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Michael Braccia
Oct 5, 20151 min read
Braccia Banter 051015
Small boy at a funeral: "What a week. A rabbit AND a Grandad..."
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Michael Braccia
Oct 5, 20151 min read
When I was in computer support...
A lot of people said a lot of things to me (not all complimentary) when I was in I.T. We all developed a thick skin in the support...
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Michael Braccia
Oct 1, 20151 min read
Quote from the novel
"Try to understand how they feel - put yourselves in their place. Imagine you are in a foreign country with no money, possessions or...
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Michael Braccia
Sep 28, 20151 min read
Braccia Banter 280915
Give credit to my favourite paper the i On Thursday 24 September, Simmy Richman gave us a treat of what in the UK we call 'Colemanballs'...
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Michael Braccia
Sep 21, 20151 min read
Braccia Banter 210915
The things that kids say... 'I helped my Dad in the garage. He let me hit some nails in with his hamster.'
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Michael Braccia
Sep 21, 20152 min read
Self-publishing - what is it like?
I have not yet attempted to source an agent or publisher. For me, self-publishing was the obvious route to take as a debut novelist. I...
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Michael Braccia
Sep 17, 20151 min read
Daft stuff to do in the office
Try this next time you're in the office with a few colleagues. Ask someone to stand at the front and sing (or hum) the theme tune to the...
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Michael Braccia
Sep 17, 20152 min read
Self-publishing: the process
After spending almost 6 months writing the book, the decision is taken to self-publish. (see previous blog about self-publishing). As...
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Michael Braccia
Sep 16, 20151 min read
Could it be That Way
Finally got it published. Wednesday 16 September 2015. Debut novel. Great feeling. Could it be That Way : Living with Autism by Michael...
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Michael Braccia
Sep 14, 20151 min read
Kerry Hadley-Pryce
Well done to Kerry on her new book, 'The Black Country'. She self-published her first novel, 'The Chameleon Room' in 2008 and also an...
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Michael Braccia
Sep 14, 20151 min read
Braccia Banter - can't afford a siren
Would you believe it. West Midlands Police are being forced to drive to emergencies without sirens dues to cash cuts (Stourbridge...
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Michael Braccia
Sep 13, 20152 min read
Why self publish?
The quick answer - control and speed. As a debut novelist, I want to control what happens and I am not sure that a traditional publisher...
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